July 2000 Archive of Music Software Discussion & Help Page

Music Software Discussion and Help


Archive: July 2000



[ Archive: June 2000] [ Archive: May 2000] [ Archive: April 2000] [ Archive: March 2000] [ Archive: February 2000] [ Archive: January 2000] [ Archive: December 1999] [ Archive: November 1999] [ Archive: October 1999] [ Archive: September 1999] [ Archive: August 1999] [ Archive: July 1999] [ Archive: June 1999] [ Archive: May 1999] [ Archive: April 1999] [ Archive: March 1999] [ Archive: February 1999] [ Archive: January 1999] [ Archive: December 1998] [ Archive: November 1998]

Comment viewing options

Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.

Hammerhead, Tuareg, TS-404

: Where can i find a free drummachine with drumkits and samples?A free good synthesizer?

There are some pretty excellent freeware
packages around that you could try...
For drums and loops I would recommend
Hammerhead and Tuareg, though the latter
does more then just drums (and is a bit
more complex to master, but well worth the
time imo).

And for synthlines I think you should take
a look at TS-404, which still is freeware
I think.

Hope that helps!

Raven

Converting Gem styles to Yamaha styles

I have a diskette load of nice styles written for Gem Keyboards and I want to use them with my Yamaha PSR and Roland keyboard. I also use band in a box from PG music. Please help.

Is there an easy way to sync drumloops to a already written trac

Is there an easy way to sync drumloops to a already written track?
Yes,i got Acid Pro:-)

Den

Alesis S4 plus & Cubase vst

I need help.....my computer crashed and After I got it back some driver must be missing that stops me from hearing my files (that I have done in Cubase) through my Alesis S4 plus.......can anyone please assist???

SongWright DOS - Documentation Please

SongWright was the very first Notation program that I ever bought - in 1983. The 286 I used it on, the software and manual have long since disappeared. I now find that there are a few thousand songs in this format in the Digital Tradition Folksong database and I'm looking at ways to convert them to a more modern format (melody line and lyrics). I have long since forgotten the notating convention to align melody and lyrics and my attempts to decipher it in reverse have not been fruitful.

I am aware that ABCMUS will convert the melody line to ABC format and thence MIDI, but I currently have no way to re-integrate the lyrics correctly without a lot of manual re-work. With a lot of luck I may be able to cobble together a utility to create MIDIs with embedded lyrics.

From memory the notation convention was in both the support manual and in a README file or equivalent on the 5.25 inch disc. Are there any hoarders out there please who may still have a copy of the notation convention used?

Any help would be appreciated please. Regards, John

Napster Install Error

I have downloaded Napster several times and each time I run the EXE file it asks for disk 2 and will not continue.

Your help is appreciated.

Beatslicer for fruity loops

If you have a copy of that FL tool, please share it with me!!

MP3 to WAV? Help!

I just downloaded the lastest version of Winamp, and tried to follow some directions that would allow me to convert MP3's to WAV's. No luck! Can anyone help with simple instructions on how to do this? Many thanks.
Jim rjim3@uswest.net

Re: MP3 to WAV? Help!

One easy way to do this is by using <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Cool_Edit_2k/">Cool Edit 2000</a>. You'll also find some good advice on the <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/tutorials.html">tutorial page</a>.

Cheers
Geoff

: I just downloaded the lastest version of Winamp, and tried to follow some directions that would allow me to convert MP3's to WAV's. No luck! Can anyone help with simple instructions on how to do this? Many thanks.
: Jim rjim3@uswest.net

duz any1 know of a program to change the bitrate of mp3s?

Is there a program out there somewhere that I can use to change the bitrate of mp3 files? I would like to be able to decrease the bitrate and save space.

Re: duz any1 know of a program to change the bitrate of mp3s?

You can use <a href="http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/Cool_Edit_2k/">Cool Edit 2000</a>

Cheers
Geoff

: Is there a program out there somewhere that I can use to change the bitrate of mp3 files? I would like to be able to decrease the bitrate and save space.

back-up playstation with clone cd 2.5.5.2

I cn't seem to back-up my playstation cd's using clone cd ver 2.5.5.2
Does it work?

tramadol online

who?

Re:copying Playstation Games

: I cn't seem to back-up my playstation cd's using clone cd ver 2.5.5.2
: Does it work?

Roland EM-2000/G-1000 UPS Editor

I invite Roland EM-2000/G-1000 owners and/or VB Programmers to visit the homepage: http://www.geocities.com/ups_editor/index.html

The program is under development, but is FREEWARE and source code is avaiable.

i play the sax

I play the sax and i want to use my pc to record my playing onto a backing track and want to know is there any software i can use with my instrument

Full-screen AVI-player wanted!

Hi!

I've been looking for this thing for months, but it just doesn't seem to be out there...
What I need:
An AVI-player that plays multiple AVI's full-screen WITHOUT any windows. Like a slideshow. And it should be keyboard-controlled as well, since not even a mouse-pointer is allowed in my Window. After the first AVI is finished I want the screen to turn black (COMPLETELY!!) or (even better) show a full-screen GIF or JPG-file. Then, at the touch of a button (space-bar would be cool..) the next AVI starts and plays until the end (full screen, what else) and then stops again, waiting for me to touch the keyboard again. Is this out there? Midwavi came close, but it didn't blackout at the end of my AVI's, and it didn't support keyboard control... Just to make sure: It should be AVI's or black screen and nothing else since 2.000 people are watching this stuff on a huge screen!

Thanx in advance,

Dagmar

Re: Full-screen AVI-player wanted!

Try looking at Multi Media Builder. http://www.mediachance.com This program will let you build the ap that you are looking to produce. You can string the AVI's together with script and run the whole thing in a kiosk mode to prevent the user from messing with the PC

: Hi!

: I've been looking for this thing for months, but it just doesn't seem to be out there...
: What I need:
: An AVI-player that plays multiple AVI's full-screen WITHOUT any windows. Like a slideshow. And it should be keyboard-controlled as well, since not even a mouse-pointer is allowed in my Window. After the first AVI is finished I want the screen to turn black (COMPLETELY!!) or (even better) show a full-screen GIF or JPG-file. Then, at the touch of a button (space-bar would be cool..) the next AVI starts and plays until the end (full screen, what else) and then stops again, waiting for me to touch the keyboard again. Is this out there? Midwavi came close, but it didn't blackout at the end of my AVI's, and it didn't support keyboard control... Just to make sure: It should be AVI's or black screen and nothing else since 2.000 people are watching this stuff on a huge screen!

: Thanx in advance,

: Dagmar

please,give me an answer

: When I try to use my winamp I get this error "MMSYSTEM002 A device ID has been used that is out of range for your system." How do I resolve this?

MIDI playback with onboard soundcard.

please help.Iam not able to playback any midi files stred in my pc.WAV files and any other sound features come fine.my pc has celeron processor with merury mothrboard have onboard soundcard soundmax digi.audio. andmidi drive roland mpu 401.I just wonder if my sound card has midi support.orsome other prblem.kindly guide. thanks.

converting tapes to CD

Hi

Im completely new to this. Could some one tell me how

Thx

Ram

Re: converting tapes to CD

OK, this is pretty simple. Hook your tape player up to your computer. You may need to go to Radio Shack for the proper cable. Plug into the line in on the soundcard. Set your computer's mixer to record from the line in. Then start recording in a WAVE recorder BESIDES SOUND RECORDER (because it doesn't let you have over 60 seconds). Then you save the file(s) in the .WAV format. Start up your CD recording software and select the waves you want. When done, click record. Simple as that.

Peace
Neptune303

Cakewalk wave files to Performer

Has anyone tried importing wave files from Cakewalk over to Digital Performer on a Mac? I'm able to convert wave files into soundbites from other sources, but not wave files created in Cakewalk. Any help is appreciated.

advice needed

Hi,
sorry for the stupid question. First time found the name
Roland Virtual Sound Canvas - VSC-88.
May be this software can replace physical sound module?
Regards. Michael.

only questions no soutions

This is a wast of time. How do you justify thes pages?

Re: only questions no soutions

We try our best, but it's not like we're paid to do this, it's simply ot of the kindness of our heart... Compared to teh number of questions I try to help people with and the number of questions I've asked.. I've probably asked about 3 since I found this board. If you aren't satisfied with it, well, too bad.

: This is a wast of time. How do you justify thes pages?

fruityloops for midi drums is robotic

I use fruityloops to program midi drums using a sound module
. The drums sound robotic and mechanic. What can I do?
Any other tips?

Re: fruityloops for midi drums is robotic

: I use fruityloops to program midi drums using a sound module
: . The drums sound robotic and mechanic. What can I do?
: Any other tips?

1.learn to play the drums
2.punch the triggers in yourslef in realtime with a keyboard or drum pad (a la mpc2000 or boss dr style pad)
3.export the midi sequence to cubase and groove-quantize or hand tweak the notes yourself.
4.accept the fact that acoustic musical insturments are capable of a much broader range of aural-expression than their electronic counterparts (in a certain manner of speaking) and learn to embrace the inherent qualities of your chosen medium, rather than trying to make it something it's not.
5. try filtering with a sublte delay patch to add random note-wispers at less-robot intervals.

-p out

everyone

check out this page i found the other day, it is a kick ass techno/rock band called neptun303.

http://www.goecities.com/neptune_303

which software?

Dear sir/madam,

I have a 68040 mac; 20MB RAM; system 7.5.5
I have nosound source other than my mac and no midi input device.
Is there music freeware that will act as sound source + recorder so that
i can composnd record completely within my mac. Thank you for your time.
Regards

Neville.

Re: which software?

Nev,

You would need either a microphone (handheld or otherwise) or an adapter to record from
guitar or mixer for example to line in on computer.

: Dear sir/madam,

: I have a 68040 mac; 20MB RAM; system 7.5.5
: I have nosound source other than my mac and no midi input device.
: Is there music freeware that will act as sound source + recorder so that
: i can composnd record completely within my mac. Thank you for your time.
: Regards

: Neville.

Soundblaster live cutoff

hey guys is there a way to control soundblaster live cutoff and resonance filter realtime to tweak the sound just like with knobs on synth with cakewalk or whatever..?

HipHOp

check out: www.mp3.com/cobweb for creative and original beats.

Re: HipHOp

Hot s(hit)!!

AMD K6 COMPATIBILITY WITH CUBASE 3.7

I HAVE FATAL ERROR WHEN I USE CUBASE 3.7 IN MY HP OMNIBOOK AMD K6 CPU.
THERE IS SOMEBODY THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM?

Can I record from a computer to a cassette tape?

Can someone please explain to me how to record from a computer to a cassette tape.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Re: Can I record from a computer to a cassette tape?

On your soundcard, you will see there is a connector that says "line Out" on your tape deck/recorder there is a connector, probably 2 RCA connectors that say line in (Record)
you need a cable to hook these two connectors togetehre, usually a 1/8 male connector to a dual RCA connector. once you hook them up, put your tape in, and pause it, then set it to record, and set your volume level, using the tapes control, and the volume control on the computer, the computers volume should preferably be not TOO high, but medium, and set the tapes input volume control frm there, then.. let er' rip....

: Can someone please explain to me how to record from a computer to a cassette tape.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

Did you find out this info? If so can you please forward it to me. Thank you very much...

How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

Christine

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: : : : How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know. I've got the s-video cable but when I try to get it over to my tv it says something about a tv encoder...

How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen? Please email to let me know.

How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that things on my computer can be put onto my TV screen?

Re: How do I hook my TV up to my computer?

: How can I hook my computer up to my TV so that I can watch DVD movies?

What can make a cyclic interpolation filter for patching mp3/wav

Is this related to comp.software.shareware.users?
cross-posting of my message to com.publish.cdrom.software - I am trying to find an
appropriately techhie group to find if anyone has done
an automated version-I think most music editors can do it manually.
Putting 0,05 sec patches every 0.5 sec approx shouldn't
signifigantly degrade the overall sound experience-
(caused by large scratch on the original CD.) You may need some adjustment for disk geometry within one track.
Any suggestions?